FX Networks tweeted a 15-second teaser for Impeachment: American Crime Story on Wednesday revealing the true motivation behind former Defense Department whistleblower Linda Tripp.
'Very soon the country is going to discover something about a friend of mine,' Tripp, played smugly by Emmy winner Sarah Paulson, said.
'A lot of people are going to be saying a lot of things about me. They may call me a hero.'
Grandiose: FX Networks tweeted a 15-second teaser for Impeachment: American Crime Story on Wednesday revealing the true motivation behind former Defense Department whistleblower Linda Tripp
Beanie Feldstein portrays Linda's frenemy and White House intern Monica Lewinsky in the 10-episode third season of the anthology series, which premieres next Tuesday.
Tripp famously recorded her candid phone calls with Lewinsky in 1997 confessing to her two-year affair with President Bill Clinton, which lead to his impeachment.
In the 30-second teaser released on Tuesday, Linda asks Monica to tell her 'everything' about her 'mysterious boyfriend' at the White House.
The preview then cut to Clive Owen as Clinton touching Lewinsky's face in the Oval Office and reassuring her: 'You'll be okay. No one knows about this.'
Tripp, played smugly by Emmy winner Sarah Paulson, said: 'Very soon the country is going to discover something about a friend of mine. A lot of people are going to be saying a lot of things about me. They may call me a hero'
Premieres next Tuesday! Beanie Feldstein portrays Linda's frenemy and White House intern Monica Lewinsky in the 10-episode third season of the anthology series
The real deal: Tripp (L, pictured in 1998) famously recorded her candid phone calls with Lewinsky (R) in 1997 confessing to her two-year affair with President Bill Clinton, which lead to his impeachment
At the time, the Arkansas-born politician was 49 and his San Francisco-born staffer was only 22 leading to Tripp to exclaim: 'He's the chief executive and she's a kid!'
After being warned she had 'committed multiple federal crimes' due to the scandal, Monica replies: 'I want to talk to my lawyer.'
Linda then warns Lewinsky: 'The White House disposed of me like a piece of trash. And they will do the same to you.'
Sarah gained 30lbs, donned a 5lb fat suit, and shaved her eyebrows to more authentically portray Tripp beneath a wig, prosthetic nose, and false teeth.
Sabotaged: In the 30-second teaser released on Tuesday, Linda asks Monica
